First Nations across Saskatchewan have been proactive in trying to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus. The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) is asking people not to panic, but it hopes steps will be taken to make health and testing services accessible. “This is a matter of life and death to all levels of government.
All resources and all services must be available immediately. We cannot wait a couple of days, a couple of weeks. It has to happen now.
It has to happen today,” said Chief Bobby Cameron. During a press conference earlier this week, the prime minister said some of the $1-billion COVID 19 response fund would be dedicated to Indigenous communities.